Traffic violation leads to chase, officer-involved shooting in Caldwell

Traffic violation leads to chase, officer-involved shooting in Caldwell

A traffic violation led to shots being fired between a driver and a Caldwell Police officer Thursday night.In a press release, Caldwell Police say an officer tried to pull the driver over at approximately 7:17 p.m. The release states that the driver did not pull over, resulting in a chase. Shortly after, police say the driver proceeded to fire shots toward officers until the driver got in a crash at Birchwood and Pleasant Ridge.After the crash, …

Southern Idaho Suspect Shot by Police After Firing at Officers During Pursuit

CALDWELL, ID – A vehicle pursuit in Caldwell on Thursday evening ended in an officer-involved shooting after the suspect fired at officers, authorities say. According to the Caldwell Police Department, the incident began around 7:17 p.m. near Linden and Indiana when an officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. The solo driver failed to yield, prompting a pursuit. During the chase, the suspect allegedly fired multiple shots at …